Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Come see the NEW catalog!Play with the NEW "Love You Bunches" Bundle!Create something fantastic to take home and show off!

What a December! I hope you had a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Let's start the new year off together with a fresh start and a fresh NEW look at some really fun NEW products. Stampin' Up! never ceases to amaze me with the beautiful NEW things that they come up with for us. Come and spend an evening with me browsing the NEW catalog, learning and stamping!

BRING A FRIEND [whom I have not yet met] AND RECIEVE A SPECIAL STAMPED GIFT!

I look foward to hearing from you soon! See you there!_________________________________***Also, please let me know if you are interested in purchasing a copy of the new catalog, $9.95. It will be available January 18th. Reserve your copy and I will have it ready for you when it arrives to me! Let me know if you want me to send you one [there will be a shipping charge]. Current club members can purchase their copy for $5.00 [just another fantastic reason to be a club member!]._________________________________***And...now is a fantastic time to have your own workshop! Have a Girl's Night Out to break away from the winter hum-drum. Book yours by Monday, January 5th and receive your choice of 10% off your order at your workshop OR a set of 4 hand-stamped Thank You cards & envelopes from me! See below available dates. If you don't see a date that works then just ask. :-)

Thursday, January 15thFriday, January 16thThursday, January 22ndMonday, January 26thTuesday, January 27thThursday, January 29th

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

I want to wish you all a blessed Christmas! We are celebrating in several different states this year and taking a little hiatis. Enjoy your Christmastide celebrations. I will be back up and running after the new year with some fabulous new products and ideas!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Poinsettia plants remind me of my grandmother, Grammy Nash. She was fabulous! And she loved Christmas time and the real reason for the holiday. She was a wonderful lady, and I still miss her. She went to the Lord in 1986, but I still think of her often. Her impact on my life was significant and I look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. Merry Christmas, Grammy!

This card is not a traditional poinsettia, but I like it's simplicity. This was one of the Stamp-A-Stack favorites for my attendees. It uses the 5-Petal Flower Punch to make the poinsettia!

Brrrr.....it is cold and snowing outside. Very beautiful! My family, as well as many others in my area, are still without power from last weeks ice storm. We are praying that our pipes hold out and DO NOT freeze. This is day SIX without power. All is well, but I didn't count on losing a full week just before Christmas. Much to do! Much to do! And, it is hard to stamp and scrapbook in the dark. :-(

At any rate, here is another Stamp-A-Stack creation. I love using non-traditional stamp sets for Christmas card creations. This card uses the Heartfelt Thanks stamp set! LOVE IT! Totally not my idea. But, I saw the idea on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ by searching Christmas Wreath. Check it out. You will be blown away at all the variations and ideas.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Well, we faired through the ice storm with minimal damage. However, we are still without power after almost FIVE days! I am in shock! We have lost all our food in the freezer and refridgerator, and our lives are spread, at the moment, between three different states! Our house is 38 degrees INSIDE!

I am so thankful to the Lord for protecting and providing for my family throughout the past days. He is the only one in control. His glory was all around us with the beauty from the storm. We are in awe with His power. I pray that we can go home soon.

Here are some cool shots that we took on Friday morning.

Three birds dared the cold and "rain" to go to "jail" to get some bird food. Thought this was a very cool shot!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I am excited to bring you BIG news from Stampin' Up! Read on for two fabulous holiday deals. Discounted sets + FREE shipping!!!

DISCOUNTED SETS!

As you may know, the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog will be arriving in January -- I can't wait to see what they have in store! So, to make room for all the great new products they have announced a list of retiring stamp sets. The link is pasted below so that you can check it out and make sure that you've ordered everything on your "must have" list.

However, that's not the big news ... For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! is offering a 10% discount on ALL of their retiring sets! That's right! From today until December 23rd, all retiring stamp sets are 10% off! Note: the retiring stamp sets will be available until January 18, but the discount is only available until December 23.

From now until December 23rd, Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping! On any workshop order, club order, or customer order of $70 or more, you will receive FREE SHIPPING! Add that to the deal they're offering for the discounted stamp sets, and that all adds up to a very merry holiday season!

One of my all time favorite cards! I just love, love, love the simplicity with the snowflakes in the background and the BIG snowflake in the foreground. I used the JUMBO Bold Snowflakes wheel to decorate the background of the card and I die-cut Snowflake #2 with the Big Shot. SOOOOOO SLICK! This is one of the Stamp-A-Stack cards. A big hit!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

For the past week my daughter has been asking, nagging, begging me to make her a fish tank. "Just like the one we saw, Mom. You know the one. Pleeeeeeeeeeeasssssssssssssssssse!" Oh my, how can I resist? My daughter begging to stamp with me!?! Only, I kept stalling. I could not quite figure out how I wanted to go about it to make it just right.

Today, I told her this morning was the time to finally do it. My only problem is that when I am creating on the fly [without a template or picture to copy] I need quiet....no music, no kids, no phone. [That is why I generally do my best work at 11pm!] However, today is a family Saturday...a pajama day....a day that we have not had in a long time, so to shoooo everyone away was not an option. So, "E" stamped and created a variety of items [fish food] for her fish tank, while I created the tank itself. With my husband's music blaring from the stereo and "Mommy, why are you doing that?" "Mommy, what is that for?" "Mommy, can I help?" Sigh..."yes, of course.", it took 2-1/2 hours for us to finalize it, but here is the final creation.

I know it may seem that I am complaining, but I do not intend to do so. I am blessed with my family and I love them so much! I love to stamp with "E", but for some reason this morning I was all stressed about it. Sigh....good memories, right? I hope this creation lasts a long time for her to enjoy. My fabulous husband thought it was "very cool." Phew!

The window is made with a Large Cello bag, hair gel & glitter. I didn't have an zip-loc bags big enough, so I SNAILed and Sticky Taped it shut REALLY tight to make sure we didn't have a leak in the fish tank. The "water" is layered between the outside Tempting turquoise layer and the inside Whisper White front layer with TONS of Sticky Tape. Great stuff!

Next time, I think I might add some fish inside with the "water." That way there are some that float around!

Comments: Fold the Close To Cocoa CS in half. On Chocolate Chip CS stamp “pine bough” in bottom left corner with VersaMark ink. Stamp “Season‘s Greetings” in Encore! Gold just over “pine bough” by using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to help you line it up. [Line the glossy side of the imaging sheet UP in the corner of the SAMJ. Ink your stamp and line it up in the corner or the SAMJ. Take your stamped imaging sheet and place it where you want the image on your card. Place the SAMJ in the corner. Carefully remove the imaging sheet and stamp your inked stamp. So slick!]. Adhere DSP to gift card using SNAIL. Adhere Choc. Chip CS [There WILL be a gap between the DSP and the Choc. Chip.] On Old Olive CS mark three holes with pencil and punch using the 1/16“ Circle Punch. Add brads. Adhere Old Olive strip to the card with SNAIL.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

1) Come learn and create two wonderful holiday gifting ideas! Learn how to make a gift card holder AND a Box-In-A-Bag Creation. These are two gifts that your friends and family are sure to love! OR 2) Come use my non-consumable items to help you make your holiday projects! Simply bring your creations & card stock, because I am opening my Stampin' closet for you! Have you wanted to use the Big Shot in your crafting this season, but haven't been able to purchase it yet? Have you all the other punches, except the one that would be PERFECT for your holiday cards, gifting or scrapbooking? Want to heat emboss on your project, but don't own the Heat Tool? Please sign up with the specifics of what you intend to use, so that I can have it ready for you. Items for use:

Heat Tool & Embossing tools

Ink Pads & Markers

Punches, Cropodile, Crimper

Watercolor Wonder Crayons

Stampin' Pastels

Big Shot and various dies [or bring your own die]

You may choose either option, but please be sure to indicate which you are intending when you register. I will require your registration fee in advance to hold your spot. Spots are limited to 10 crafters. [UPDATE AS OF 12/2: THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS OPEN]

Monday, December 1, 2008

HAPPY DECEMBER EVERYONE! My family is back from Texas where we enjoyed 70 degree weather and sunny days playing outside on vacation [hence the long time between posts]. Thanksgiving is over and so is November. Christmas is coming, and I am dreaming of a white one!

O.K. I admit it...can you tell?.... I am officially ready for SNOW! I love this card because it looks like a wonderfully, beautiful snowy day at home to me. Enjoy the tutorial!

Comments: Fold the Whisper White CS gift card. Adhere Night of Navy CS to card front. Using Watercolor Wonder Crayons color streaks across the Watercolor Paper from top to bottom: Night of Navy, Ballet Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Night of Navy. Blend colors with the Aquapainter. Allow to dry. [This paper will curl up when wet, but will dry flat.] Die-cut SIX small snowflakes [2 Night of Navy, 4 Whisper White]. [See directions at BIG SHOT station]. Adhere the Watercolor Paper to the card front. Adhere the white snowflakes with one Mini Glue Dot each. Adhere other snowflakes to top. Ink “A very merry…” by brushing Night of Navy Marker across the image and stamp on provided scrap Whisper White CS. Punch out with the Scalloped Square Punch. Trim with Paper Snips and adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Place card in Powder Pal® tray. Apply 2-Way Glue in swirls to card front and across some of your snowflakes. Cover with glitter, then tap the card stock firmly to remove excess glitter. Pour glitter into jar.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

The holidays are upon us, and it is the time of year that my family likes to celebrate. We are travelling this year to visit my husband's extended family, so we are unable to be with my family for the Thanksgiving holiday. So, I made this card for my mom to let her know that I am thinking of her and miss being with her. I hope she likes it.

I then changed it up a little bit and turned it into a "Thank You" card. I want to give this to my husband's aunt and uncle for hosting us over the holiday.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Handmade gifts are the best! What better way to tell someone you care then to make them a journal and write a letter in the first page? That way they always know how you feel. I have two best girl friends. You know the kind that go through everything with you and still like you! The kind that you can call in the middle of the night and cry with. I have two! I am very blessed to know them both. Love you E & J!

One recently had a birthday and I made these items for her. She LOVED them! Pink....is all her color. Not to give it all away or anything, but I bought a "science" journal [you know the one they had you buy for Chemistry in high school?] at the dollar store and then covered it with Designer Series Paper. I adhered Stampin' Up!s fabulous 1-1/4" Striped Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon to the binding, added some die-cut adhesives from the retired Simply Scrappin' Kit - Rose Cottage, and then stamped a Monogram J [also, retired] and clear embossed it. Voila! Done!

I also made her this super fabulous bookmark! I take NO credit for the idea or design. [Stampin' Up! did this idea at Convention this year. VIEW HERE] But, the colors are all mine :-) Of course, Rose Red to go with the pink theme. I love this bookmark, because it flops over the outside of your book or SU! catalog and the Filigree Brad at the bottom pokes out the end. So pretty!

Here are the details on how to make your own bookmark. Feel free to comment!

INSTRUCTIONS*Pop out the square in the middle of the scalloped On Board Square and set it aside. Ink both sides of the chipboard with Regal Rose Ink. [This can be messy, so you might want to find a wipe first to clean your hands after.] Set aside to dry.*Layer Sweet Always DSP onto Pumpkin Pie CS.*Stamp the “flower” image onto Whisper White CS by first inking in Rose Red ink and then coloring the middle with the Chocolate Chip Marker. Cut out with Paper Snips.*Adhere the layered DSP onto the front of the On Board Scalloped Square with SNAIL. Turn over and adhere four strips of Sticky Tape inside of the open square onto the back of the Pumpkin Pie CS. Adhere ribbon on Sticky Tape inside the square leaving a small space near the top. Apply more Sticky Tape on top of the ribbon and adhere the On Board Square inside, as best you can. Adhere Pumpkin Pie CS with A LOT OF SNAIL on top of the ON BOARD square and ribbon to cover back.*Fold the bottom of the ribbon in half lengthwise and cut a “V.” Place Filigree Flower and Brad at the bottom.*Adhere cut flower to the front of your bookmark with a Dimensional on each petal and in the middle. Apply a small amount of Crystal Effects to the middle of the flower only for now. [Be careful this comes out fast!]. Hold your bookmark over the Powder Pals and sprinkle with Micro Beads. [Be careful they bounce!] Apply Crystal Effects to the rest of the flower and over the Micro Beads for a “shellacked” look. Set aside to dry. [This could take a half hour or more depending on the amount of CE you applied.]

Sunday, November 16, 2008

"Why aren't we making that!?!" Is the comment I got when I showed this to the Stamp-A-Stack participants. Umm....."I couldn't simplify it for reproduction or explain it very well?" Sigh....you see I am visual learner and writing the directions for my classes is the toughest job for me. I try so hard to make things easy for everyone and having the directions is a must. BUT....it is a pain! I just could not explain this one [the second card, not the first], because, while very beautiful, the measurements for a regular 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card just don't quite fit the Pennant Die. So, there is bit of finagling and THAT was the difficult part to explain. I can show you, but that did not fly for the Stamp-A-Stack. That and my brain stopped working after a while what with writing up directions for TEN cards! Oh and the S-A-S cards needed to be easy to replicate and fairly quick, since everyone was making ten DIFFERENT cards. So, I ended up with several versions until I ended up with a simplified EXPLAINABLE version that is a little bit like the first.

Here are the others. You can see my transition to the final version, which is the last "JOY" card with the peek-a-boo snowmen. The third card almost was the one we did, but my dear fabulous husband crinkled his nose at the colors. I told him that it was the one and I liked it, but the next morning my nose crinkled....Sigh....I went back to the drawing board. But, not empty handed. He did like the peek-a-boo snowmen and actually came up with the idea for them to be on the INSIDE of the card! Thanks, Tup!

FINAL VERSION PROJECT SUPPLIES....[I can post the other ingredients if anyone is interested. Just leave a comment and I will write them up! Thanks! :-)]

Comments: Fold the Very Vanilla CS in half. Tie a knot in the Red Riding Hood Grosgrain Ribbon and adhere to Kraft CS with SNAIL by tucking the ribbon over the edges and SNAILing to the back of Kraft CS. Adhere Kraft CS to card front. Line up and punch an oval with the Wide Oval Punch [All the way in and ½” from the right hand side. Use two hands…this may be tough]. Open your card and stamp snowflakes around oval: Large - Baja Breeze Ink, medium - Kiwi Kiss Ink, small - Riding Hood Red. Die cut “JOY” with the Big Shot and adhere with SNAIL. [See directions at Big Shot station.] Adhere “JOY” with SNAIL to bottom left of card. Lightly trace the oval “window” with a pencil. Open the card, line up the snowmen over the traced oval, and stamp with Close To Cocoa Ink.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

The Stamp-A-Stack yesterday was a FABULOUS success! You really should come next year! We had fun and everyone worked very hard to finish all of their wonderful creations. Nicely done, ladies!

Here is another one of the creations that I did not use. I did emboss the tree to get a bolder look for it, but you do not need to if you want to simplify it for mass holiday production. Just use the Encore Gold ink for the tree. It will not be as bright, though.Project Supplies:

Snow Swirled Stamp Set

Riding Hood Red CS

Chocolate Chip CS

Kiwi Kiss CS

Holiday Treasures DSP

Encore Gold Ink

VersaMark

Heat Tool

Stampin' Emboss Powder - Gold

1/8" Circle Punch

Square Rhinestone Brads - Fire

If you like this idea, you can purchase all of these items on my website at your convenience. Go to http://www.julietupper.stampinup.net/ and look for SHOP NOW in the upper right hand corner! :-)
Stay tuned for more ideas! I will be posting the Stamp-A-Stack ideas VERY SOON!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Hi Stampers -- Come on over to Calvary Christian School and visit me today at their Holiday Craft Fair. It runs from 9am - 3pm and has 42 different crafters taking part! Come check it out! And make sure to say "hi" to me! If you mention this ad, I will give you a little gift!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

So I have gotten some comments on the photo at the head of my blog, and I wanted to let you all know that my husband took that fabulous photo during the height of leaf peeping season this year. We have been blessed to live near the woods with a little stream out back, a foot bridge and a tree farm up the hill. The farmer lets us walk on his land. It was a gorgeous walk this fall with all the different colors, the tree swings, the pond and various animals we caught off guard. Very peaceful and a great walk for the kids. We do it often, but not often enough!

Here are a few of the other photos taken that day. I just LOVE the reflections in the pond! He did such a wonderful job with these photos! Enjoy and let me know what you think!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

10 DAYS UNTIL MY BIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK! A few spots are available. Call or email to sign up by November 10th.

This is another example of what we did LAST year. It uses the fabulous Watercolor Crayons and Aquapainter to color the tree. One of my all time FAVORITE techniques! [Tip: Touch the Aquapainter to the tip of the Old Olive crayon to get your color and then blend onto the tree.]Project Supplies:

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Dear Stampers -- Take advantage of these TWO fabulous Kit-To-Go Classes that I am offering! They are absolutely adoreable and would make a great gift and fun project for a friend, loved one or yourself. Use the cards as gift tags for your Christmas gift giving or as thank you cards after the holidays are all said and done. Use the boxes and books as gift items! More details are below pertaining to each individual kit-to-go.

These classes both come with easy to follow directions that will aid you in your crafting. Simply place your order by November 15th! All kits will be ready by the end of the month for pick up. I can send them via the USPS as well for an additional fee [talk to me].

I have attached a photo of both kits. Check them out and place your order by November 15th!

Box of Cards Kit-To-Go!

With this kit, you will receive instructions and materials to make 32 adorable 3"x3" gift cards, complete with envelopes! Even better, they all fit perfectly in their own decorative storage box, also included with your supplies. Keep it for yourself or give it away as a gift!

You'll be making these sweet and versatile cards with "I WISH", one of our newest Simply Scrappin' kits. Find out how easy it is to make dozens of quick and beautiful cards with our all-inclusive, color-matched kits. Perfect for gift giving, or keep for yourself so that you always have a stash of cards to send!·

The cost of the kit is only $25, or purchase two for $45!

Talk to me today to order your kit!

Julie

Book, Boxes and Tags Kit-To-Go Class

With this kit, you will receive instructions and materials to make 4 boxes with tops, 5 note cards, nine gift tags, 3X3 12-page pocket album with 5 tags, and a 3 X 21 accordian album. Keep it for yourself or give it away as a gift!

You'll be making this kit with "I WISH", one of our newest Simply Scrappin' kits. Find out how easy it is to make these fabulous gifting items with our all-inclusive, color-matched kits. Perfect for gift giving, or keep for yourself!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Sunday is my neice's 11th birthday, so I made this special card to go with her gift. I hope she likes it. I am really pleased with the result! I used paper piercing to accent the Wide Oval and a little Crystal Effects to make the balloons POP! On the inside of the card [not pictured], I used several alphabet and number sets to write a sentiment for her.

Hi All! We are not much in to Halloween around my house, but I COULD NOT RESIST "Frankie". Isn't he soooo stinkin' cute!?!

I make absolutely no claim to this idea. If you look on http://www.splitcoaststamper.com/ and search Frankie, you will find a whole bunch of versions. I combined many of those and made slight variations to make mine. We did this card at my recent Stamp Camp and everyone LOVED it!!!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fold the Pumpkin Pie card stock in half, using the bone folder to get a sharp crease. Then, fold back one side to make the “z-fold card.” Adhere Basic Black card stock on either side of the center fold.

Stamp “Happy Halloween” on the bottom of the z-fold side with Whisper White Craft Ink. Let dry.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Getting so excited!! There are just sixteen days until the BIG Christmas Stamp-A-Stack [click for detailed information]. I am sooooo looking forward to it! I still have a few spots available for it on November 15th from 1-4pm at my house. CONTACT ME to register by November 10th.

Here is yet another installment from LAST years BIG Christmas Stamp-A-Stack! So quick and easy! Enjoy!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Dear Stampers -- I am right in love with my Big Shot, and I KNOW you will be to when you get your hands on one! And, boy do I have a deal for you! If you place an order for the Big Shot Starter Kit with Bag [click on it to see contents of kit] by October 31st, 8pm, you will recieve all of the following FREE with your Starter Kit.

Level 1 Hostess Set$25 from the current Catalog or Mini Catalog

Choose a die from the Mini Catalog from me! [up to $15.95!]

A Fall & Winter Catalog [If you have one, I will put you on my list for the next new one!]

Plus, a FREE class on learning how to use your BIG SHOT when it comes in. [All projects will utilize your kit!]

WOW!! That is a total of $85 in FREE merchandise and class fees with your purchase of the BIG SHOT Starter Kit with Bag !!!! Can't beat that deal!

You can place your order in one of two ways:

1) Order and pay for the BIG SHOT Starter Kit with Bag outright by Friday, October 31st, 8pm. You can call, 603-434-1024 or email me. [Please have your choice of hostess set, $25 merchandise, and free die all ready to go when you call. Thanks!]

2) Join the Big Shot Club and spread out your investment over four months. Call or email me for a contract.

BIG SHOT CLUB

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Do you want to own the amazing BIG SHOT with all of the great dies and accessories, and the convenient and beautiful custom "doctor's bag?" Do you want them all, but just can't buy everything at the same time? The BIG SHOT Club is for you! The BIG SHOT Club is a way to have it all by spreading out your investment over four months. Best of all, you will also receive hostess benefits for the equivalent of a $250 workshop!

HOW DOES IT WORK? By joining the BIG SHOT Club, you agree to pay $71.50 (including shipping and handling) each month, over a period of four months. At the beginning of the four-month period, you may also pick a Hostess Set from Level 1 plus $25 worth of merchandise from the catalog. (You can even choose to use your hostess benefits to acquire additional dies for your BIG SHOT!) At the end of the four-month period, you will receive these hostess gifts plus the BIG SHOT Special Edition Starter Kit with Bag. If you have not previously received a catalog, you will receive one free when you join the club.

WHEN DO I START? Right away! The due dates for the monthly payments are the first day of each month. You may pay by check or by credit card, but I must receive payment by the first or I will charge the card you have on file.

HOW DO I GET MY ORDER? Orders may be picked up from me or may be mailed to a location most convenient for you. (Tax for addresses outside of NH will be additional, and will be applied where applicable.)

For more information, or if you are interested in joining the BIG SHOT Club, contact:

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Hi Stampers! If you have never had the pleasure of seeing Shelli Gardner [Stampin' Up! CEO] you are in for a treat!

[Interruption: The UPS guy is here! Yippee!!!!......I'm like the cats with hearing our van drive up the road. I can hear the UPS truck coming from a long way off and am in the window waiting for him to pull up! :-) ]

But I digress....Anyway, Shelli is fabulous! I saw her in person at Regionals last year. The woman has so much energy and enthusiasm. She was invited to do a spot for Studio 5 at KLS, a TV station in her area [Utah], for holiday themed decorations. Check out how the Co-Founder of Stampin' Up! is using her Big Shot!

To make the bow: Apply ½” SNAIL to the center of 4 ½” piece of ribbon and fold the ends to the center. Apply SNAIL to the 1” piece of ribbon and wrap around the center of the 4 ½” piece. Adhere your bow to the card front with a Mini Glue Dot.

It is that time of year again, and I know that many of you have already asked the BIG QUESTION … "What am I going to do for my Christmas cards this year???" … Followed quickly by the lament, "I haven't had time to even think of a stamping idea, let alone buy the ingredients!" Never fear! I have heard your laments and I have the answer for you:

THE BIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK!

At the Stamp-a-Stack you will make ten beautiful, simple, easy-to-duplicate cards, each with a different design – all the ingredients will be pre-cut for you, the cards designed and displayed for you to copy, and even the envelopes are included – so by the end of the event, you'll have ten different cards that are ready to send and ten great ideas to use to make the rest of your Christmas cards! (Even if you already have an idea for this year's Christmas cards, come have a fun day out and play with all the latest Stampin' Up! products. :-) This is a great event to invite a friend to! Make it a Girls' Day Out! The cost for the Stamp-a-Stack is only $20, and the entire amount will be refunded with your purchase of $75 or more! (This is not a Stamp Camp, so the registration fee applies for Stamper's Club members as well.) Your purchase will also earn you raffle tickets for the Mystery Hostess Raffle, which is potentially over $100 in free stampin' products!

NOTE: Spots fill up quickly, so sign up right away! Adults only, please (Or teens 13 and above). Your spot will be reserved upon receipt of your registration fee. (Your fee must be paid when you register, no exceptions.) Class fees are non-refundable, but registrations may be transferred if you find someone else to attend in your place. You're going to love the Stamp-a-Stack, so register today to make sure that you don't miss out on this fun event! I can't wait to hear from you!

This year'sBIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK is just around the corner on Saturday, November 15th! Email me if you want to register. The cost for ten different ideas is $20!

This is one of the cards we made last year! If you like this style and want to use a different tree, for instance from the current "Snow Swirled" or "Lovely As A Tree" stamp sets, we used the stamp off technique to get the two shades of trees. Simply stamp your tree twice before re-inking!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

I am sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been soooooooo busy! It is crazy. I get to the end of my days and wonder, "where did the time go?" I do have some fabulous ideas to post, so check back frequently. I am going to TRY to get those on here for you soon.

This month so many exciting things are going on. Please make sure to read this and check my website for up to date promotions and Limited-Time Specials. You won't want to miss these great deals!

***Stampin' Up is celebrating World Card Making Day by offering a fantastic 20% off of the Card Elements and Card Kits! These items have been so popular and now is the time to stock up. This promotion ONLY goes through October 11th! Place your order TODAY by calling or emailing me OR go to my web-site and click on SHOP NOW in the upper right hand corner! I am offering a free set of hand made cards from me as a "thank you" for your order between now and Oct.11th!

***Everybody has a birthday, including Stampin'Up! Celebrate with us for our 20th Birthday Bash by taking advantage of the select birthday sets on sale right now. Check out the flyer at HERE

***Thinking of becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator? It is a FABULOUS way to do what you love, while earning free Stampin' items and sharing your love of stamping with others. I would love to have you as part of my team and if you sign to become a demonstrator in the month of October, I will help you get started with a FREE stamp set [value up to $29.95] from the current catalog! Also, see if the $99 Starter Kit Promotion is for you by checking out the flyer HERE . Talk to me today to find out all about this great opportunity!

***Spots are still available for my STAMP CAMP on Saturday, October 18th form 1-4 pm at my house. Please contact me to sign up and register.

***Come say "hi" to me at Calvary Christian Schools Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser! It is on Saturday, November 8th from 9am-3pm at Calvary Bible Church in Derry, NH. I will be demonstrating fabulous ideas, have fantastic specials for the day and a gift basket give away!

***KEEP THE DATE for my BIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK on Saturday, November 15th at my house in Derry. More details to come!

I hope you all are having a great fall season! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

These cute little 3"x 2" cards fit perfectly into the Scalloped Envelope cut with the exclusive Bigz Scalloped Envelope Die by Stampin' Up! I used the Maine Blueberry Designer Series Paper [DSP] for the envelope and strips on the gift cards. The Big Shot combined with some punches, the Curly and Cute Stamp Set and the Lovely Labels Stamp Set makes it so fast and easy to make them! A great little gift or a quick and easy way to adorn a gift!

Saturday, September 20, 2008

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new BIG SHOT MACHINE! Especially, Stampin' Ups! exclusive dies. This project uses the brand new Scalloped Envelope Bigz Die and is the template for the lovely scalloped top. Just die-cut four of them in the color of your choosing, fold on the score lines and adhere together using Sticky Tape! [I found the idea for this CUTE little box on http://www.spiltcoaststampers.com/ and adapted it to my tastes. What do you think? The idea came from Whoopsie Daisy and also Tara Kieninger. Check out their creations by clicking each name.]

I just LOVE that site and use tons of ideas from there. Now you know one of my secrets...shhh...don't tell ;-).....

I changed the top a bit by making a Scalloped Tab to close it. How? The DSP comes with a 12 x 12 card board backing. I SNAILed my DSP to that and then punched it out with the Scalloped Circle Punch! Then, I used my Paper Snips to cut a slit just to the center of each scallop. Wrapping the Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon around the bottom of the box, I then attached the ribbon to the underside of each scallop. Adhere your bow slightly above the slit and then put your scallops together to have the appearance of one scallop ! Done!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

· Discount Demonstrator: Likes the idea of buying stamps for personal use at a 20% discount and occasionally sells to neighbors, relatives, friends, etc.

· Short-term Demonstrator: Sells for short period of time to earn a specified amount of money and stops when the goal is reached.

· Seasonal Demonstrator: Works hard at the business during September, October and November for seasonal money and maintains minimum orders and sales during the balance of the year.

· Hobby Demonstrator: Loves doing workshops and earning extra money when it is convenient; works a lot some months and very little other months; likes to do workshops that are easy to book; doesn’t like to work to hard to book workshops.

· Career Demonstrator: Views being a Stampin’ Up® demonstrator as having a viable business with long-term career potential; pursues management and wants to move up the career ladder; loves attending Stampin’ Up!® events and has developed close social relationships with other demonstrators; works at her business in a consistent and outgoing manner.

As you see, this is a flexible, fun business you can build to suit your needs and desires. Make it fit for you by using your unique talents and style! Join my team!

If any of these ideas appeal to you, ask me for more information about becoming a demonstrator!

This card LOOKS complicated, but it really is not. I take absolutely no credit for this idea or even the design as I cased it from Mary Jo. She is one of the fabulous stampers who does tutorials for SplitCoastStampers.com. She has given some fabulous instructions on how to make this "Free Standing Pop Up Card." Check it out here.

What I love best about this card is the way it folds down and fits nicely in a Medium sized envelope. What a treat to have this come in the mail! I sent mine to a friend who makes others smile. :-) She is an inspiration!

Whether you wake up in the middle of the night with the perfect plan for the perfect project, decide to finally buy those great products you saw demonstrated at your last workshop, or just need to make party invitations with no time for a workshop, it’s no problem! You can simply order from me online!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

I just love this beautiful set! It is called Morning Soft. PERFECT for watercoloring with the Watercolor Crayons and Aquapainter!! I used the BIG SHOT Die-Cute Machine to die-cut the Scalloped Envelope Bigz Die and adhered the note card to my gift card base. I flipped the enclosure and highlighted the scoring marks with the White UniBal Gel Pen. This card looks fancy, but the hardest part is just cutting out the flower! And even that is a synch with the Paper Snips!

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Feel free to contact me at julietupper@gmail.com if you have any questions about my posts, product, crafting questions or want to book a workshop. I reside in Southern New Hampshire, but also travel to Maine and Massachussetts to share my love of crafting with Stampin' Up!s products.

A Bit About Me

I am a SAHM with a fabulous husband and two wonderful children. However, I realized amoungst the joy and blessings of being home that I was in need of an outlet, some time for me, something to call my own, and Stampin' Up! has fit the bill just right. I have been a demonstrator for just over three years now, and I LOVE MY JOB! Not that I don't love the Lord and my family, but I can say that I absolutley love sharing stamping ideas and helping others create! I am blessed!